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post #1996 of 2784
11/7/12 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by Winston S. View Post

I actually leave the shell at home when it;s raining. Afraid of the welts. I opt for calf or suede when it rains.

I usually leave my EG home when it rains and grab a pair of cordovan on calf shoes for the rain. Now that it is winter--boots.

Actually getting my Lindricks toppied now for better traction. Will pick up tomorrow--just in time for this storm!
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post #1997 of 2784
11/7/12 at 8:25pm
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Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson View Post

I guess the Marlow wingtips would be better for warmer weather and the Lindrick is a great rainy weather boot. I have them both and love them both but for me, the Lindrick has the edge.

90 degree LA heat yesterday, fosho the Lindrick
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post #1998 of 2784
11/8/12 at 2:00pm
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Originally Posted by Patek View Post


I usually leave my EG home when it rains and grab a pair of cordovan on calf shoes for the rain. Now that it is winter--boots.
Actually getting my Lindricks toppied now for better traction. Will pick up tomorrow--just in time for this storm!

So, have you ever had problems with leather showing welts? If so do you just take it in stride and use a spoon or deer bone to smooth them out?

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post #1999 of 2784
11/8/12 at 2:09pm
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Originally Posted by dddrees View Post

So, have you ever had problems with leather showing welts? If so do you just take it in stride and use a spoon or deer bone to smooth them out?

No such problem. I do use Saphir cordovan cream and I do have a deer bone on order (although I'm not quite sure how to use it) since my number of cordovan shoes/boots has exceeded 5.

I have a pair of Alden Indy cordovan that I bought to be beater boots and I wear them in the rain and mud. They then shine up just fine with no issues. I've heard about these welts but have not really experienced them.
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post #2000 of 2784
11/8/12 at 2:17pm
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No such problem. I do use Saphir cordovan cream and I do have a deer bone on order (although I'm not quite sure how to use it) since my number of cordovan shoes/boots has exceeded 5.
I have a pair of Alden Indy cordovan that I bought to be beater boots and I wear them in the rain and mud. They then shine up just fine with no issues. I've heard about these welts but have not really experienced them.

Thanks for the prompt response.

 

Glad to hear it hasn't been an issue for you so far, although I must say I'm not all that anxious about testing this with my Cordovans right now.

 

 

I know they say you can smooth them out, but it just doesn't sound that good to begin with.

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post #2001 of 2784
11/8/12 at 3:46pm
Got my 32oz tin of Venetian Shoe Cream and I will second the fact that it is significantly better than Saphir Renovateur for shell.
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post #2002 of 2784
11/8/12 at 4:44pm
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Got my 32oz tin of Venetian Shoe Cream and I will second the fact that it is significantly better than Saphir Renovateur for shell.

Hmmmmm, I've got both and think they both give similar, great results (with reno having a - possibly subjective - edge)

So, what makes you think it is "significantly" better?
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post #2003 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:10pm
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Hmmmmm, I've got both and think they both give similar, great results (with reno having a - possibly subjective - edge)
So, what makes you think it is "significantly" better?

Less work/time needed to get the shine for me. Venetian was a simple rub and brush. I had to buff for some time when using Reno.
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post #2004 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:21pm

How often do you guys apply Saphir or Venetian to your Cordovan shoes or boots?  Does it have more to do with time or number of times you actually were the shoes or boots?

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post #2005 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:26pm
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How often do you guys apply Saphir or Venetian to your Cordovan shoes or boots?  Does it have more to do with time or number of times you actually were the shoes or boots?

I use it whenever the while film appears.
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post #2006 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:28pm
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Less work/time needed to get the shine for me. Venetian was a simple rub and brush. I had to buff for some time when using Reno.

Ok, you might have a valid point there - but I don't know that it makes the Venetian better. Reno may just require more work because the ingredients are superior (or, maybe that's wishful thinking). And, yes, I just happened to Reno both my shell Lindricks and Marlows this past weekend while watching football and, yep, had to buff the heck out of them too smile.gif
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post #2007 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:30pm
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How often do you guys apply Saphir or Venetian to your Cordovan shoes or boots?  Does it have more to do with time or number of times you actually were the shoes or boots?

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I use it whenever the while film appears.

Ditto here (white film, or spots, that is). Or, whenever I feel like I've neglected them a bit and they need some reviving. Search the forums and you'll see some spectacular "revival" pics that people have achieved with nothing more than reno and hard work on very worn, badly maintained leathers. Some examples are practically miracles...
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post #2008 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:37pm
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I use it whenever the while film appears.

I got the impression that this was just a sign the leather was secreting some of the oils and that was a sign that they were well oiled and shouldn't need more oil???

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post #2009 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:42pm
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I got the impression that this was just a sign the leather was secreting some of the oils and that was a sign that they were well oiled and shouldn't need more oil???

If it's secreting, it's losing oil.
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post #2010 of 2784
11/8/12 at 5:43pm
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If it's secreting, it's losing oil.

Ok so that make sense, so it requires more to replace what it's losing.

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